Trastevere Bed & Breakfast

Stanza con ingresso indipendente e bagno, frigo, caffettiera e bollitore (no cucina!), internet e splendida terrazza, in un attico con ascensore in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Affitto per brevi periodi o bed&breakfast. Gennaio – Aprile anche affitto mensile. €50-120 a persona, in base alla stagione ed all’uso come singola o doppia.
Prenota via email trasteverebb@gmail.com
o telefono +39 329 121 81 88.

Independent room with its own entrance and bathroom, refrigerator, tea and coffee makers (no kitchen!), internet and beautiful terrace, at the last floor (penthouse) of a building with elevator in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Short-term rentals and B&B. January – April also monthly rentals. €50-120 p/person, depending on the season and on the single or double use.
Book now via email trasteverebb@gmail.com
or cell phone +39 329 121 81 88.

Pièce indépendante avec sa propre entrée et salle de bains,  réfrigérateur, cafetière et théière (pas de cuisine !), Internet et terrasse avec une belle vue, au dernier étage (appartement terrasse) d’un bâtiment avec l’ascenseur à Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Locations à court terme et chambre d’hôte. Janvier – Avril locations mensuel aussi. €50-120 pour personne, selon la saison et l’utilisation simple ou double.
Email: trasteverebb@gmail.com / Phone: +39 329 121 81 88.

Unabhängiges Zimmer mit eigenem Eingang und Bad, italienischer Kaffekocher, Wasserkocher (keine Küche), Internet und wunderschöne Terrasse, in einem Penthouse mit Aufzug in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Zu vermieten für kurze Zeiträume oder bed&breakfast. Von Januar bis April auch monatlich zu vermieten.
Email: trasteverebb@gmail.com / Phone: +39 329 121 81 88.

Habitación independiente con su propia entrada y cuarto de baño, refrigerador, aparatos para té y café (no cocina!), internet y terraza con vista hermosa, en el ultimo piso (ático) de un edificio con el elevador en Via S. Francisco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria en Trastevere).
Alquiler a corto plazo y cama y café. Enero – Abril también alquiler mensual. €50-120 para persona, según la temporada y la utilización sencilla o doble.
Email: trasteverebb@gmail.com / Phone: +39 329 121 81 88.

Quarto com entrada independente e banheiro privativo, refrigerador, maquina de chá e café (não cozinha!), Internet e terraço com linda vista, no último andar (sótão de luxo) de um prédio com elevador na Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Aluga-se por temporada e cama e café. Janeiro – Abril aluga-se mensalmente também. 5€50-120 por pessoa dependendo da temporada e do uso individual ou casal.
Email: trasteverebb@gmail.com / Phone: +39 329 121 81 88.

Getting around in Rome: bus, tram, metro, taxi, foot or car?

Whether you stay in Rome for 2 days or 3 weeks (or more), you will probably need to move around the downtown in the most convenient way. Here’s what you need to know to get around and cheap in Rome.

Public Transport: Bus, Tram & Metro
The bad news is that Rome Public Transport is not very reliable. You may miss the bus and then wait 30 mins for the next on the same line. Or you may experience some 10mins delay of the metro due to (frequent) technical damages.

The good news is that Rome Public Transport is very cheap compared to all the biggest capital cities in the world. You can get a 75-mins unlimited ticket for just €1 or the daily ticket for only €4. And all these metrebus tickets can be used on all public transport within Rome:

• on buses, trams, trolleybuses and Cotral coaches
• on the metro lines A and B (for one journey only, using both lines but without going out from the turnstiles)
• on Met.Ro regional trains: Rome-Lido, Rome-Viterbo, Rome-Pantano
• on Trenitalia regional trains (for one journey only, in one direction only, travelling second class

Oh, did I say you can even buy tickets in Rome with an SMS? More info here.

TAXI
Do not – ever – trust Rome TAXI Drivers. If they say they will be there in 2 minutes, then they will probably be late. If they say the fare is only €5, you will probably have to pay €10 or more. It is not always their fault. There is not too much they can do in traffic jam (a common problem in Rome). And remember to take only white TAXI with a regular (and visible) licence. And, if you can, take a TAXI with a local friend. You know, TAXI drivers tend to cheat foreign tourists.

Foot
Rome downtown is relatively big, so you have to walk a lot to get – for instance – from S. Pietro to S. Giovanni. But if you stay in Trastevere B&B, you are 10 minute-walk from all the main attractions.

Car
Hey, just kidding. You must avoid car while in Rome.

Akropolis: original greek flavours in Trastevere!

We are almost talking about a neighbour here, and what a neighbour! Akropolis is probably one of the best greek tavernas in Rome, and it is so close to Trastevere Bed and Breakfast you will be there before you know it. Owned and managed by Antonios, a Greek guy from Crete, and his son Gabriele, Akropolis will satisfy both light appetites and night cravings. Have a seat at one of its simple tables, surrounded by every greek item you can conceive and actual greek music – not the touristic kind.

Our advice is to start with a selection of the world-famous Greek dips: tzatziki (yoghurt and cucumbers), melintzanosalata (aubergine dip), tahini (sesame paste) and taramosalata (fish eggs paste), accompanied by the mouth-watering pita (greek bread). Then you can go straight for the meat (souvlakia or gyros), served in pita bread with delicious fries on top, or pick other greek specialties as the dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) or the melintzanokeftedes (amazing aubergine croquettes). This is just a first idea of what you will find. Add greek wines and spirits and desserts, and you will find a place that will make you come back. You can also choose take away.

Akropolis is open Tuesday to Sunday, evenings only, 19:30 to 23:30. Reservations are usually not accepted, so make sure to be there early, especially on weekend when finding a table can be a mission impossible.

The open-air market of San Cosimato: fresh, genuine food daily a few meters from Trastevere Bed and Breakfast

We think that an Italian holiday should be your occasion to reconnect with true flavours. So say goodbye to frozen foods and chemical stuff and step into a world where food is fresh, genuine and local like it used to be. Take a short walk from Trastevere Bed and Breakfast and you will end up right into the heart of Trastevere, Piazza San Cosimato. Here you will find one of the most beloved open-air markets of Rome. Monday to Saturday, both locals and visitors come here from the early morning to pick the best grocery, meat, fish and flowers. Fruits and vegetables are usually grown locally by the very people who will sell it to you. This means the taste is rich, the quality is great and unaltered. Plus, it has a low carbon footprint!

If you are a carnivore, go for some gorgeous cuts of tasty meat. If you prefer fish, you will find it a stall for it, too: fresh fish arrives here every day. So fresh that you will normally see one or two seagulls patiently waiting on a nearby wall to get their “share”. Never mind them: they have their own deal with the stall owner. The San Cosimato market is not huge, and it’s probably less frantic than the one in Campo dei Fiori. The square has been recently renovated, thus giving the market too a tidier look. Remember that the market closes after lunch, so you’d better set your alarm if you want to get the best stuff!